Eclipses
Solar Eclipse
Blocking the Sun
Occurs on a New Moon day when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth.
Key Points
- Alignment: Sun-Moon-Earth.
- Moon's shadow falls on Earth.
- Total Solar Eclipse: Sun is completely hidden.
- Safety: Never look directly at it.
Lunar Eclipse
The Blood Moon
Occurs on a Full Moon night when Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.
Key Points
- Alignment: Sun-Earth-Moon.
- Earth's shadow covers the Moon.
- Totality makes the moon look reddish-brown.
- Visible from the entire night side of Earth.
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